Organizational Leadership, Social Studies Option, B.S.

OSRHE Code: 775S

Major Code: OLSS

❖ This degree is offered online at www.rsuonline.edu

The Bachelor of Science in Organizational Leadership makes available to nontraditional adult learners a multidisciplinary undergraduate degree alternative that is flexible, individualized, and relevant to the student’s learning and career needs, while fulfilling traditional University requirements and meeting the student’s specific goals for a college degree.

The admission requirements to the Organizational Leadership program are:

Have a minimum of 60 credit hours earned or an Associate of Arts or Associate of Science degree from an Oklahoma state system institution or equivalent. A provisional admission status may be used for students who do not yet meet this requirement.

Have a minimum of 2.0 graduation/retention GPA in past college course work. A provisional admission status may be granted to a student with a minimum 1.70 graduation/ retention GPA, provided that an institutional review was conducted to determine whether the student could attain the requisite 2.0 graduation/retention GPA at the completion of all required coursework. Admission made under this provision must be reviewed and approved by the chief academic officer and reported to the Reach Higher Manager during the semester of admission. Reporting on the student’s progress may be required.

Have completed general education requirements as defined by the home institution admitting the student. A provisional admission status may be used for students who do not yet meet this requirement.

Satisfy all institutional requirements for completion of developmental coursework. A provisional admission status may be granted to a student not meeting this standard, however, all developmental coursework must be completed within the first two semesters of enrollment in the Reach Higher program or within 24 credit hours earned after admission to the Reach Higher program. Admission made under this provision must be reviewed and approved by the chief academic officer and reported to the Reach Higher Manager during the semester of admission. Reporting on the student’s progress may be required.

Once a student is approved for admission, the applicant will be notified in writing and assigned an advisor or contact person. The student should then complete an individual degree plan with the advisor at the home institution.

Go to reachhigherok.org for further information and applications instructions for Reach Higher FlexFinish.

In Organizational Leadership, the following courses will complete the computer proficiency: ORGL 3113 - Fnd of Org Leadership/Personal Dev (Word and PowerPoint) ORGL 3443 - Survey of Fiscal Management (Excel)